Why Citizens Despise the Kleptocracy That Robbed Their Wealth and Stole Their Freedoms

Another significant source of loathing is the regime's institutionalized discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities, including Kurds, Balochis, Arabs, Baha'is, and Christians, who face systemic marginalization, economic hardship, and frequent violent crackdowns. This is seen by many as a betrayal of national unity and a violation of the constitutional rights they were promised. Public displays of appeasement against this sectarianism occur when minority groups use their local cultural events or regional holidays to hold protests, turning communal gatherings into platforms for political demands.